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JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. The guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT. Then News.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are SUE LIMB and JOANNE HARRIS. Then News.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT. Then News.

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MILES KINGSTON and SABRINA BROADBENT.

and the series kicks off with Author of the Week, GEORGE ORWELL.

With BETH CHALMERS as the reader.

Written by JAMES WALTON.

Sue Limb and Victoria Coren join Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh and James Walton.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, the knockabout book quiz, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSHJAMES WALTON chairs a new book quiz.

Featuring SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, VICTORIA GLENDINNING and Tracey MacLead, who this week go under the bonnet with, among others, author of the week, JANE AUSTEN.

Reader RACHEL ATKINS.

JAMES WALTON resides over the last in the series with JANE AUSTEN taking pride of place as Author Of The Week.

SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and reader BETH CHALMERS.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Glendinning and Tracey MacLeod

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James Walton's literary quiz.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty.

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James Walton's literary quiz.

James Walton's literary quiz.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Kate Saunders and Nigel Williams.

JAMES WALTON chairs the knockabout book quiz.

Author of the week, T S ELIOT, tests the talents of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, KATE SAUNDERS and NIGEL WILLIAMS.

Reader RACHEL ATKINS.

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James Walton's literary quiz. From August 1998.

Author of the week MARTIN AMIS tests the talents of VICTORIA GLENDINNING, Tracey Macleod, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh and Victoria Glendinning.

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is the author of the week as JAMES WALTON cross-examines JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, VICTORIA COREN and LOUISE DOUGHTY in the bookish quiz.

James Walton's literary panel quiz.

James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Victoria Coren and Louise Doughty

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JAMES WALTON dons his topper to end the series in Dickensian style, with NIGEL WILLIAMS and KATE SAUNDERS fielding the questions alongside regulars JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS.

JAMES WALTON chairs the knockabout book quiz.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Kate Saunders.

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Panel game of literary correctness with James Walton and Lynne Truss.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz.

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Author of the week Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE tests the sleuthing talents of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Tracey Macleod and PHILIPPA GREGORY in this edition of the literary quiz.

Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory.

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This week the Brontes are placed under the spotlight as SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and Frank Delaney are asked to provide a lonely hearts advert as written by any of the Brontes' literary characters.

James Walton's literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.

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Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Lynne Truss and Nigel Williams.

JAMES JOYCE is author of the week as JAMES WALTON quizes JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, LYNNE TRUSS and NIGEL WILLIAMS on all things literary.

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Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Philippa Gregory.

JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Tracey Macleod and PHILIPPA GREGORY in the literary quiz.

This week, teams are asked to write pastiches in the form of a CHRISTMAS circular letter as written by ERNEST HEMINGWAY.

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Literary quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Harry Ritchie and Frank Delaney

[LISTEN NOW]

Author of the week is THOMAS HARDY

The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

Thomas Hardy is put through the wringer on this literary quiz, Lynne Truss and Sebastian Faulkes are on the panel.

The return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

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The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

Author of the week AGATHA CHRISTIE tests the sleuthing skills of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and JANE THYNNE in this edition of the literary quiz.

With chairman JAMES WALTON providing the clues.

James Walton hosts the game of literary correctness.

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JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz played this week by SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, IMOGEN STUBBS and LOUISE DOUGHTY.

Author of the week is Chaucer.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

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The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

Author of the week KINGSLEY AMIS tests the skills of SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS and SUE LIMB in this edition of the literary quiz.

Chairman JAMES WALTON provides the clues.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

[LISTEN NOW]

SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by JANE THYNNE and Harry Ritchie for this week's literary quiz.

The teams are asked to write SAMUEL BECKETT pastiches in the form of a comic monologue for RONNIE CORBETT.

The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

Jane Thynne and Harry Ritchie join regulars Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Samuel Beckett is the author of the week.

The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

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JAMES WALTON is joined by JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, LOUISE DOUGHTY and IMOGEN STUBBS.

Author of the week is EVELYN WAUGH.

JAMES WALTON presides over the last in the present series of the literary quiz, with EVELYN WAUGH as author of the week.

LOUISE DOUGHTY and IMOGEN STUBBS field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

The radio panel game of literary correctness. With James Walton.

James Walton is joined by John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Louise Doughty and Imogen Stubbs. Author of the week is Evelyn Waugh.

The panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

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Return of the panel game of literary correctness with James Walton.

JAMES WALTON returns to the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

This week, Tracey MacLeod and GARY YOUNGE join the proceedings.

Author of the week is WILLIAM WORDSWORTH.

James Walton's quiz with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge.

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Jonathan Myerson and JANE THYNNE join the team and the author is GRAHAM GREENE.

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jonathan Myerson and Jane Thynne on the literary quiz.

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Guests are SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN, who are asked to write, in the style of ENID BLYTON, a passage of tough-guy fiction.

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and Victoria Coren on the literary quiz

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JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, with SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Tracey MacLeod and GARY YOUNGE.

The author of the week is JOHN UPDIKE.

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Tracey Macleod and Gary Younge on the literary quiz

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JANE THYNNE and Jonathan Myerson join JAMES WALTON for the literary quiz.

Author of the Week is HAROLD PINTER.

JAMES WALTON with a game of literary correctness, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests JANE THYNNE and Jonathan Myerson.

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JAMES WALTON chairs the literary game.

Captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN, and the author of the week is JOHN BETJEMAN.

Original repeat date = 20010520.

SUE LIMB and VICTORIA COREN join SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and JAMES WALTON.

SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, VICTORIA COREN and SUE LIMB on the literary quiz.

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Victoria Coren and Sue Limb on the literary quiz.

This week's guests are NIGEL WILLIAMS and Harry Ritchie.

NB the repeat date is correct - Jermey Hardy was planning a 6 episode series and the schedule was made with it, but only 4 were really made, so the on-line schedule says that there was an episode of JHSTTN.

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Nigel Williams and Harry Ritchie on the literary quiz.

This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Stephen Fry and Lynne Truss on the literary quiz.

This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS

Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb on the literary quiz.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

This week's guests are Harry Ritchie and NIGEL WILLIAMS

This week's guests are STEPHEN FRY and LYNNE TRUSS

James Walton's literary quiz with special guest Stephen Fry. From May 2002.

This week's guests are WENDY HOLDEN and Joseph Connolly.

James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is P G Wodehouse. From 2002.

James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is P G Wodehouse. From 2002.

Regular captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are prominently featured.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY.

This week's guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris.

This week's guests are LOUISE DOUGHTY and John O'Farrell.

This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is William Shakespeare and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. From March 2007.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY.

This week's guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris.

This week's guests are LOUISE DOUGHTY and John O'Farrell.

This week's guests are Tracey MacLeod and Jonathan Myerson.

James Walton's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From March 2007.

This week's guests are John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY

James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Mark Billingham and Sabrina Broadbent. Reader is Beth Chalmers. From April 2007.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. Reader is Beth Chalmers. From April 2007.

With JAMES WALTON in the chair and readings by BETH CHALMERS.

Written by JAMES WALTON

Literary quiz. Author of the week is Franz Kafka. From April 2003.

SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris field the questions alongside regulars SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH and reader BETH CHALMERS.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From April 2007.

James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Beatrix Potter. From April 2004

There'll be fierce quizzing from team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, not to mention the now legendary pastiches at the end of each show, whilst JAMES WALTON keeps a tight rein in the chair.

Guests for the first show are novelists John O'Farrell and LOUISE DOUGHTY,

and the series kicks off with Author of the Week, GEORGE ORWELL.

With BETH CHALMERS as the reader.

Written by JAMES WALTON

A brand new series of the quiz which is packed to the brim with all things literary. There'll be fierce quizzing from team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, not to mention the now legendary pastiches at the end of each show, whilst James Walton keeps a tight rein in the chair. Guests for the first show are novelists John O'Farrell and Louise Doughty,

Another chance for listeners to enjoy highlights from past series of the popular literary quiz show. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests MILES KINGTON and HARRY RITCHIE. The Author of the Week is RICHMAL CROMPTON and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, and guests Sue Limb and Joanna Harris. Reader: Beth Chalmers.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, and guests SUE LIMB and Joanna Harris. Reader: BETH CHALMERS. Then News.

This week's guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT, and the Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is DYLAN THOMAS.

With BETH CHALMERS as the reader

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. This week's guests are John Sutherland and Sabrina Broadbent, and the Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Dylan Thomas.

With Beth Chalmers as the eader

Written by James Walton

JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests MILES KINGTON and Harry Ritchie.

The Author of the Week is RICHMAL CROMPTON and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

There'll be fierce quizzing as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH, with guests MILES KINGTON and novelist Harry Ritchie.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is RICHMAL CROMPTON

Another chance for listeners to enjoy highlights from past series of the popular literary quiz show. James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Miles Kington and Harry Ritchie. The Author of the Week is Richmal Crompton and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is RUDYARD KIPLING

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

Guests are SUE LIMB and Joanne Harris.

Guests are JOHN SUTHERLAND and SABRINA BROADBENT

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Followed by News.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Alexander Pope.

There'll be fierce quizzing as James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, with guests Miles Kington and novelist Harry Ritchie. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Alexander Pope.

Followed by News.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is Samuel Pepys, with BETH CHALMERS as the reader.

There'll be fierce seasonal quizzing and CHRISTMAS-themed pastiches as JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

With guests MILES KINGTON and novelist SABRINA BROADBENT

JAMES WALTON's literary quiz. Author of the week is the poet, Lord Byron

JAMES WALTON takes the chair. Guests are LYNNE TRUSS and MARK BILLINGHAM.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The reader is BETH CHALMERS

2/6. James Walton presides over team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and Louise Doughty. The author of the week and subject for sparkling pastiche is Noel Coward. The reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton's literary quiz

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and ANDREW MOTION. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is SEAMUS HEANEY and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz with featured author, IRIS MURDOCH.

3/6. JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and JONATHAN MYERSON. The subject for pastiche is IRIS MURDOCH.

Then News.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests HARRY RITCHIE and SIMON BRETT. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, with Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Simon Brett and Peter Kemp. The subject for pastiche is Roald Dahl.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz with featured author ROALD DAHL.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, with SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SIMON BRETT and PETER KEMP. The subject for pastiche is ROALD DAHL.

Then News.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Louise Doughty and Wendy Holden. The subject for pastiche is John Milton.

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz featuring the poetry of JOHN MILTON. From 2005.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests LOUISE DOUGHTY and WENDY HOLDEN. The subject for pastiche is JOHN MILTON.

Then News.

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, with captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH and guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and JONATHAN MYERSON. The subject for pastiche is CHARLES DICKENS.

Then News.

Guests NIGEL WILLIAMS and Jonathan Myerson.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Nigel Williams and Jonathan Myerson. The subject for pastiche is Charles Dickens.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz, with captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Nigel Williams and Jonathan Myerson. The subject for pastiche is Charles Dickens.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Mich耀le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is ALAN BENNETT.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

Producer Katie Marsden

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MICHELE ROBERTS and HARRY RITCHIE.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are Michèle Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE. Then News.

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, MICHELE ROBERTS and HARRY RITCHIE in the literary panel show. From June 2006.

Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh welcome guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.

James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell.

Guests are Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.

JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is HENRY JAMES.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

Producer Katie Marsden

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON.

JAMES WALTON chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH. Guests are PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington in the literary panel show. From June 2006.

Author of the Week and subject for pastiche: Henry James.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Sue Limb and John O'Farrell. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm]

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006.

Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and John O'Farrell.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is AA Milne

Reader: Beth Chalmers.

Producer Katie Marsden

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006.

James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Anton Chekhov and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

PRODUCER SAM MICHELL.

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From June 2006.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham.

James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham.

JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Mich耀le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is SYLVIA PLATH.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

Producer Katie Marsden

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, Mich\u00e8le Roberts and HARRY RITCHIE.

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie in the literary panel show. From July 2006.

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Michèle Roberts and Harry Ritchie. [Rpt of Mon 1.30pm]

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm]

Guests are PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON

James Walton chairs the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh. Guests are Peter Kemp and Miles Kington. [Rptd Sat 11.00pm] Then News.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Peter Kemp and Miles Kington in the literary panel show. From July 2006.

JAMES WALTON quizzes the panel in the literary quiz show.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and MILES KINGTON.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is WB Yeats.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

Producer Katie Marsden

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2006.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell.

The Author of the Week and subject for pastiche is THOMAS HARDY.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS.

Producer Katie Marsden

JAMES WALTON quizzes SEBASTIAN FAULKS, JOHN WALSH, SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From July 2006.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 2006.

Guests are SUE LIMB and John O'Farrell

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell.

James Walton quizzes Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Sue Limb and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From July 2006.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by SABRINA BROADBENT and MARK BILLINGHAM.

Author of the week is WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: Katie Marsden

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. Author of the week and subject for pastiche is William Shakespeare and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

guests JANE THYNNE and WENDY HOLDEN.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John le Carre and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John le Carre and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is TOM STOPPARD and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

Literary quizmaster JAMES WALTON presides over team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and SUE LIMB.

This episode comes from the Oxford Literary Festival.

The author of the week is TOM STOPPARD , and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

JAMES WALTON's quiz at the Oxford Literary Festival with JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests including Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tom Stoppard and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

Team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh are joined by Peter Kemp and Sue Limb.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Katie Marsden

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Stephen King and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, discussing horror master STEPHEN KING.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sabrina Broadbent and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Stephen King and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

Guests JANE THYNNE and WENDY HOLDEN.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is F SCOTT FITZGERALD and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Jane Thynne and Wendy Holden. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is F Scott Fitzgerald and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN KEATS and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

The literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, PETER KEMP and SUE LIMB.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Keats and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton chairs the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Peter Kemp and Sue Limb. From April 2007.

James Walton's literary quiz. Author of the week is Beatrix Potter. From April 2004

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is EM Forster and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is EM Forster and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell.

James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. From March 2008.

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, WENDY HOLDEN and John O'Farrell. From March 2008.

With Beth Chalmers as the eader

Written by James Walton

News follows.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

Produced by Katie Marsden.

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JANE THYNNE.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Mark Billingham and Jane Thynne. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Grisham and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests PETER KEMP and Andrew Davies.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Jonathan Swift and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Jonathan Swift and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

Author of the week is Hans Christian Andersen.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Katie Marsden

James Walton takes the chair. Guests are Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests WENDY HOLDEN and John O'Farrell.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Hans Christian Andersen and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Wendy Holden and John O'Farrell. From April 2008.

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JANE THYNNE.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests.

James Walton hosts the literary quiz with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham. From April 2008.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is GEORGE ELIOT and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS, PETER KEMP.

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz with JOHN WALSH, SEBASTIAN FAULKS and Andrew Davies.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Peter Kemp and Andrew Davies.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is RAYMOND CHANDLER and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Lynne Truss and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Raymond Chandler and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests SUE LIMB and ANDREW MOTION.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is SEAMUS HEANEY and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Seamus Heaney and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

THE WRITE STUFF

James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Anton Chekhov and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

PRODUCER SAM MICHELL.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH with guests Harry Ritchie and SIMON BRETT.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh with guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Philip Roth and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Nancy Mitford, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Andrew Motion. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is DH Lawrence and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is John Donne, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is ROBERT BURNS and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

JAMES WALTON takes the chair, flanked by captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness, flanked by captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Harry Ritchie and Simon Brett. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Robert Burns and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton quizzes John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Mark Billingham and John O'Farrell.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains JOHN WALSH and LYNNE TRUSS are joined by MARK BILLINGHAM and John O'Farrell. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Sir ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Katie Marsden

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is IRVINE WELSH, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

JAMES WALTON chairs.

With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and Christopher Brookmyre.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: Katie Marsden

JAMES WALTON chairs. With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Jane Thynne and Christopher Brookmyre. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Irvine Welsh, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is ANTON CHEKHOV and the reader is BETH CHALMERS.

PRODUCER SAM MICHELL.

JAMES WALTON chairs.

Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

THE WRITE STUFF

James Walton presides over another episode of the literary quiz. John Walsh and Lynne Truss return as team captains with guests Peter Kemp and Tibor Fischer.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is NANCY MITFORD, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: SAM MICHELL

JAMES WALTON quizzes JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, John O'Farrell and MARK BILLINGHAM.

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by John O'Farrell and Mark Billingham. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is Nancy Mitford, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JOHN DONNE, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: SAM MICHELL

JAMES WALTON chairs. With JOHN WALSH, LYNNE TRUSS, JANE THYNNE and CHRISTOPHER BROOKMYRE.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

James Walton chairs. With John Walsh, Lynne Truss, Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp.

The author of the week and subject for pastiche is J D Salinger, and the reader is BETH CHALMERS

James Walton takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. Team captains John Walsh and Lynne Truss are joined by Tibor Fischer and Peter Kemp. The author of the week and subject for pastiche is JD Salinger, and the reader is Beth Chalmers.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is P G Wodehouse - where the panel wonder how he might have tackled historical fiction.

Reader: Felicity Duncan

Producer: Sam Michell

James Walton chairs, with John Walsh, Sebastian Faulks, Francis Wheen and Ian McMillan.

More literary challenges will be set as another series of The Write Stuff starts, seeing the return of host, JAMES WALTON, along with novelists, JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS as team captains.

Each episode features an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provide a focus for the questions as well as the basis for the pastiches at the end of the show.

This series the following writers will be 'Authors of the Week':

- Episode 1: P.G.

- Episode 2: Tennessee Williams

- Episode 3: Marcel Proust

- Episode 4: The Beats (Kerouac, Ginsberg, Burroughs)

- Episode 5: Stephenie Meyer (author of the Twilight series)

- Episode 6: Edgar Allan Poe

As ever, the team captains will be joined by guest panellists from the literary world and this series the guests will include best-selling crime writer, MARK BILLINGHAM; Horrid Henry author, Francesca Simon; poet, Ian McMillan; children's author, SUE LIMB and journalist and broadcaster, FRANCIS WHEEN.

The guest panellists for Episode 1 will be FRANCIS WHEEN and Ian McMillan and the show will finish, as ever, with each panellist reading out a pastiche of the 'Author of the Week's work - this week they imagine how Wodehouse might have tackled historical fiction.

Each episode features an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provide a focus for the questions as well as the basis for the pastiches at the end of the show. This series the following writers will be 'Authors of the Week':

- Episode 1: P.G. Wodehouse

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is P G WODEHOUSE - the panel wonder how he might have tackled historical fiction.

Joining Sebastian Faulks on his team this week is bestselling children's author and 'Horrid Henry' creator, Francesca Simon. Opposite them, on John Walsh's team will be award-winning crime writer, Mark Billingham.

The show will end, as ever, on the hilarious pastiches that the panellists have written of Williams' work. This week their brief is to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties.

James Walton chairs. With team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.

Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, are joined byMARK BILLINGHAM and Francesca Simon.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Tennessee Williams - the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: SAM MICHELL

JAMES WALTON's literary quiz with team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS.

So the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties.

James Walton on literary correctness with team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.

With team captains, JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS.

JAMES WALTON chairs.

With team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, discussing the life and works of Marcel Proust.

JAMES WALTON chairs literary quiz.

The author of the week is Marcel Proust.

Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Philip Kerr and SUE LIMB.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is MARCEL PROUST - the panel have to imagine what Williams' plays might be like if he had set them, not in the American Deep South, but in the British Home Counties.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

Producer: SAM MICHELL

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, where the author of the week is MARCEL PROUST.

JAMES WALTON takes the chair for the game of literary correctness. With team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS, discussing the life and works of MARCEL PROUST.

This week the teams investigate the life and work of Marcel Proust. With team captains, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks.

James Walton chairs literary quiz. The author of the week is Marcel Proust.

As ever, there is an 'Author of the Weeek' whose life and work provides a focus for the show.

This time, however, there isn't just one author the teams'll be examining, but three as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William S.

Burrough II and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known.

For the pastiches that each panellist has prepared for the end of the show the teams must imagine a nursery rhyme or fairy tale as a member of 'The Beats' might have written it...

PRODUCER: SAM MICHELL.

JAMES WALTON chairs.

The week's theme is The Beats.

As ever, there is an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provides a focus for the show.

This time, however, there isn't just one author for the teams to examine, but three, as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known.

For the pastiches at the end of the show the teams must imagine a nursery rhyme or fairy tale as a member of 'The Beats' might have written it.

Team captains JOHN WALSH and SEBASTIAN FAULKS are joined by Ian McMillan and FRANCIS WHEEN.

Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are 'The Beats' - JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG.

Reader: BETH CHALMERS

JAMES WALTON chairs the literary quiz, discussing the famous writers' collective.

As ever, there is an 'Author of the Week' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author for the teams to examine, but three, as they look into the lives and work of JACK KEROUAC, William Burroughs, and ALLEN GINSBERG - or 'The Beats' as they were known.

As ever, there is an 'Author of the Weeek' whose life and work provides a focus for the show. This time, however, there isn't just one author the teams'll be examining, but three as they look into the lives and work of Jack Kerouac, William S. Burrough II and Allen Ginsberg - or 'The Beats' as they were known.

James Walton chairs. The week's theme is The Beats.

The teams set about answering questions about her life and work as well as solving other literary conundrums. They will as ever finish with one of their own pastiches of Meyer's work - this time imagining what the twilight series might have sounded like had it been set in a typical British comp.

Guest panellists are bestselling crime writer and 'Tom Thorne' creator, MARK BILLINGHAM, and 'Horrid Henry' author, Francesca Simon.

JAMES WALTON hosts the literary quiz, discussing the Twilight author with his guests.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Mark Billingham and Francesca Simon.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is bestselling writer of the 'Twilight' series, Stephenie Meyer.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

The teams set about answering questions about her life and work as well as solving other literary conundrums. They will as ever finish with one of their own pastiches of Meyer's work - this time imaginig what the twilight series might have sounded like had it been set in a typical British comp.

JAMES WALTON is joined by MARK BILLINGHAM and Francesca Simon.

As well as attempting to solve the usual book-based brain-teasers they also pastiche Poe's work by imagining what it would have been like had Poe attempted to write romantic comedy.

Joining Sebastian and John this week are the novelists, SUE LIMB and Philip Kerr.

EDGAR ALLAN POE is the 'Author of the Week'.

Guests are novelist SUE LIMB and Philip Kerr.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by novelists, Sue Limb and Philip Kerr.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is the troubled writer Edgar Allan Poe.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

James Walton, his team captains and guests delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe

James Walton and team captains, John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks delve into the troubled life of Edgar Allan Poe who is this week's 'Author of the Week'. As well as attempting to solve the usual book-based brain-teasers they also pastiche Poe's work by imagining what it would have been like had Poe attempted to write romantic comedy.

Edgar Allan Poe is the 'Author of the Week'. Guests are novelist Sue Limb and Philip Kerr.

The 'Author of the Week' for this one-off programme is the prolific creator of such childhood mainstays as The Famous Five, The Secret Seven and Noddy, one of the world's best-selling authors ever: ENID BLYTON.

The teams, as ever, answer questions on her life and work as well as reading out pastiches they've prepared in her style for a rousing finale to the show.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: SAM MICHELL.

JAMES WALTON presents a special edition recorded at the Cheltenham Literature Festival.

James Walton presents a special edition of the programme recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival. With guests Rachel Johnson and Sue Limb.

A Cheltenham Literature Festival special featuring Enid Blyton as Author of the Week.

James Walton presents a special edition recorded at 2011's Cheltenham Literature Festival.

James Walton hosts another series of the book-based panel show. This episode's Author of the Week is former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman.

Sebastian Faulks is joined by children's author, Sue Limb, and John Walsh is joined by Sir Andrew Motion, a previous poet laureate himself, to solve more literary challenges, based on Betjeman's life and work, as posed to them by James Walton.

The teams are also asked to imagine what Betjeman might have written about were he alive today, and still poet laureate.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by Sir ANDREW MOTION and SUE LIMB

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sue Limb Sir Andrew Motion.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman - what might he have written about if he were alive today?

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sue Limb and Sir Andrew Motion.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by journalist, JANE THYNNE, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, MARK BILLINGHAM.

For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Robinson Crusoe's observations were he to be marooned on an island today...the Isle of Dogs or Ibiza, for example.

The guest panellists are crime writer MARK BILLINGHAM and journalist JANE THYNNE

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is Daniel Defoe - what might be Robinson Crusoe's observations be if he were marooned on an island today...say the Isle of Dogs or Ibiza?

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

With guest panellists, crime writer Mark Billingham and journalist Jane Thynne.

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by comedy writer and author of 'May Contain Nuts', John O'Farrell, and literary critic and Guardian journalist, Alex Clark to answer questions about the great Frenchman's life and work.

For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine a 2012 update of Flaubert's 'Dictionary of Received Ideas'.

The guest panellists are novelist John O'Farrell and journalist Alex Clark.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by John O'Farrell and Alex Clark.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is French modernist novelist and firebrand, Gustave Flaubert. What would his 'Dictionary of Received Ideas' be like today?

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, John O'Farrell and Alex Clark.

Author of the Week is Gustave Flauber!Original Godfather, The

Regular captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by Sir ANDREW MOTION and children's author, SUE LIMB as they answer questions based around Rattigan's life and work, as well as more general literary brainteasers, set by host JAMES WALTON.

For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Rattigan discarding his stiff-upper-lip-style and writing a gritty, kitchen sink-style drama.

The guest panellists are former poet laureate Sir ANDREW MOTION and author SUE LIMB

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Sir Andrew Motion and children's author, Sue Limb.

Author of the week and subject for pastiche is playwright and creator of 'Flare Path', Sir Terence Rattigant - what would his 'Dictionary of Received Ideas' be like today?

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

Team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH are joined by journalist, JANE THYNNE, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, MARK BILLINGHAM as they attempt to answer questions based on her life and work.

For the finale of the show, the teams are asked to imagine Jackie Collins' version of a literary classic, such as Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre.

The guest panellists are novelist MARK BILLINGHAM and journalist JANE THYNNE

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by journalist, Jane Thynne, and creator of the DI Thorne novels, Mark Billingham.

Author of the week is million-selling author and steadfast purveyor of 'bonkbusters', Jackie Collins and as a finale, the teams are asked to imagine Jackie Collins' version of a literary classic, such as Wuthering Heights or Jane Eyre.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and Mark Billingham.

Team captains, Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh, are helped out by journalist and critic, Alex Clark and comedy writer, John O'Farrell as they are set more literary challenges by host, James Walton.

For the finale, the teams must also put themselves in Wells' shoes (he was famous for making predictions about the future, some prescient, some very much not so) and make their own prophesies for 2012.

With journalist and critic Alex Clark and novelist and comedy writer John O'Farrell.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by journalist and critic, Alex Clark and comedy writer, John O'Farrell.

Author of the week is one of the father's of Science Fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H.G. Wells. For the finale, the teams must also put themselves in Wells' shoes (he was famous for making predictions about the future, some prescient, some very much not so) and make their own prophesies for 2012.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Sam Michell

Author of the week is one of the father's of science-fiction and creator of such famous works as 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds', H G WELLS.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

The guest panellists are Mark Watson and Sue Limb. The Brontes are the Authors of the Week

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.

Authors of the week and subject for pastiche are The Bronte Sisters.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2013.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Watson and Sue Limb on the Brontes.

Authors of the week and subject for pastiche is Mark Twain.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

James Walton tests team captains and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne on Mark Twain.

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

With guest panellists John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne. Author of the Week is Mark Twain.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks, are joined by Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes.

This focus in this episode is on Greek Tragedy.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This week's subject is Greek tragedy.

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Sue Limb and Mark Watson.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

With guests Sue Limb and Mark Watson. This week's author is Dorothy Parker.

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

With guests John O'Farrell and Jane Thynne.

This week's author is William Blake.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes.

With guests Mark Billingham and Natalie Haynes. This week's author is Ian Fleming.

James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge.

This episode focuses on John Osborne, the creator of 1956's Look Back in Anger.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

James Walton tests his guests on their literary knowledge.

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss in the literary panel show. From October 2014.

This week's author - Jilly Cooper

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell.

This week's author is Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb.

Recorded at the Hay Festival, team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Russell Davies and Sue Limb.

This episode focuses on Gerard Manley Hopkins.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

This episode's author is Gerard Manley Hopkins.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb in the literary panel show. From October 2014.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss.

This episode's author is Jerome K Jerome.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss. The author of the week - Jerome K Jerome.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Mark Billingham and Lynne Truss in the literary panel show. From October 2014.

Radio 4's literary panel show, hosted by James Walton, with team captains Sebastian Faulks and John Walsh and guests Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell. The author of the week - Henry Fielding.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell.

This episode's author is Henry Fielding.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Jane Thynne and John O'Farrell in the literary panel show. From November 2014.

This week's author is Virginia Woolf.

Produced by Alexandra Smith.

Guests RUSSELL DAVIES and SUE LIMB join team captains SEBASTIAN FAULKS and JOHN WALSH.

Team captains John Walsh and Sebastian Faulks are joined by Russell Davies and Sue Limb.

This episode focuses on Virginia Woolf.

Reader: Beth Chalmers

Producer: Alexandra Smith

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb.

James Walton tests Sebastian Faulks, John Walsh, Russell Davies and Sue Limb in the literary panel show. From November 2014.

This episode's author is Virginia Woolf.